Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia. The task of getting him into an elephant-sized metal box for transport was the most crucial step in rescuing him from the dire conditions he’s lived in for 35 years. Kaavan is set to leave aboard a Russian cargo plane for the 25,000-acre sanctuary early Monday morning. The plight of the male Asian elephant, who’s been alone since the death of his partner Saheli in 2012, has captured worldwide attention. Kaavan was diagnosed earlier this year as being dangerously overweight. Kaavan’s wounds are emotional as well as physical. The loss of his mate took a toll on Kaavan’s mental health.

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees.

The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the newspaper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.

The Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi).

Remembering Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia